Monthly Archives: March 2026
Risk aversion rises after Iran rejects ceasefire, leaving Sterling slightly weaker against major peers near 1.3350 versus Dollar
Written on March 26, 2026 at 3:03 pm, by josephine
Sterling dipped near 1.3350 as risk-off sentiment rose; Iran rejected US plan, boosting dollar and inflation worries.
TD Securities says Norges Bank held rates at 4.00%, yet guidance implies a possible hike within year
Written on March 26, 2026 at 2:04 pm, by josephine
Norges Bank held rates at 4.00%, but now signals at least one 2026 hike amid inflation.
Breeden says policy should stay unchanged until the Bank of England gathers more UK monetary data
Written on March 26, 2026 at 2:04 pm, by josephine
Breeden says BoE should hold rates until April data clarifies risks; less wage-price pressure; Sterling steady.
WTI crude steadies near $92 as Middle East tensions and a strong US Dollar cap gains
Written on March 26, 2026 at 2:03 pm, by josephine
WTI crude rose near $92 as Middle East tensions and disrupted flows outweighed strong dollar headwinds.
Italy’s business confidence edged up to 88.8 from 88.5 in March, according to official data
Written on March 26, 2026 at 1:05 pm, by josephine
Italy’s business confidence edged up to 88.8 in March from 88.5, signaling a modest monthly improvement.
Eurozone private lending rose 3% year-on-year, undershooting forecasts of 3.1%, according to February data release
Written on March 26, 2026 at 1:05 pm, by josephine
Eurozone private sector loans rose 3% year-on-year in February, slightly below the 3.1% forecast.
Eurozone annual M3 money supply growth missed forecasts, printing 3% against the expected 3.3%
Written on March 26, 2026 at 1:04 pm, by josephine
Eurozone M3 money supply grew 3% year-on-year in February, undershooting forecasts and signaling slower monetary expansion.
EUR/USD dips under 1.16; ECB hawkish boost fades, risk stays firm, oil-led Gulf calm needed
Written on March 26, 2026 at 1:03 pm, by josephine
EUR/USD slipped below 1.16 as ECB hike bets eased with falling oil, despite earlier hawkish surprise.
Crude Oil: War Spikes vs. Reality—What 40 Years of Data Reveals
Written on March 26, 2026 at 12:10 pm, by maya
Crude oil has long been one of the most politically sensitive and volatile assets in global financial markets. Oil prices have historically reacted sharply to uncertainty from geopolitical conflicts to supply disruptions. Headlines often amplify these movements, creating the perception that price spikes are not only dramatic but also sustainable. However, a deeper analysis tells Continue Reading
Gold recovers towards $4,415 after earlier falls, though bearish sentiment persists amid hawkish banks and stronger dollar
Written on March 26, 2026 at 12:06 pm, by josephine
Gold slid after 100-day SMA rejection; stronger dollar, hawkish Fed bets, and Iran tensions kept pressure.
